How To Fix HRPA_ARCH066 - No data until &1 for destruction exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: No data until &1 for destruction exists

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to select data until &V1& for destruction. The data
has already been destroyed in a previous data destruction session.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH066 - No data until &1 for destruction exists ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH066 indicates that there is no data available for destruction until a specified date. This message typically arises in the context of data archiving in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP, particularly when dealing with the archiving of personnel data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to archive or delete HR data that does not meet the criteria for destruction based on the defined retention periods or when there is no data available for the specified date range. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Retention Period Not Met: The data you are trying to archive or delete has not reached its defined retention period.
  No Data Available: There may simply be no records that match the criteria for destruction for the specified date.
  Incorrect Date Specification: The date specified in the operation may not correspond to any existing data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPA_ARCH066 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Periods: Review the retention periods defined in your archiving settings. Ensure that the data you are trying to archive or delete has indeed reached the end of its retention period.
  
  
  Verify Data Availability: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check if there are any records available for archiving or destruction. You can also run reports to see if there are any records that meet the criteria.
  
  
  Adjust Date Parameters: If you are specifying a date for the operation, ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the data you expect to archive or delete.
  
  
  Review Archiving Object: Make sure that the archiving object you are working with is correctly configured and that the data you are trying to archive is associated with that object.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving or deletion operations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SARI: For displaying archived data.
  SARE: For managing the archiving process.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the HR archiving process.
  
  
  Archiving Strategy: Review your organization's data archiving strategy to ensure compliance with legal and business requirements.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.